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RUSH: A Joyous Jamaican Journey at Bristol Old Vic

King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED
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RUSH: A Joyous Jamaican Journey tells the story of Reggae music from the arrival of the Windrush Generation, and how these stories, history and music have evolved through the decades to take the world by storm.

Written and narrated by comedian John Simmit, and featuring ska, rock steady, calypso, gospel, lovers rock, dancehall and Reggae, get ready to dance to the music of Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Lord Kitchener, Millie Small and many, many more – all played live by the JA Reggae Band.

 

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£14 | £20 | £28

Running time 3hrs (incl. interval)

 

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